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R ite of E lection at St. Paul C athedral 700 prepare to join Catholic Church

By TERESA K. FLATLEY PITTSBURGH - Bishop Donald W. Wuerl told hundreds of people gathered last Sunday in St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland that from that day forward, they would never be alone because they had chosen to join in the full communion of the Catholic Church. Bishop Wuerl’s remarks were made to nearly 700 people who, Dean with their sponsors, filled the cathedral to celebrate the Rite of Father Charles Bober Election for those who are return­ answers a reader who ing to the Church to complete the asks why his pastor is sacraments, or who are joining also called a "dean.” He the Church for the first time. explains what the posi­ This was the sixth annual Rite tion entails and how a of Election ceremony, with about priest is selected for it. 12 0 parishes represented from Faith journey Allegheny. Beaver, Greene, Over 672 participated In the Lawrence, Butler and Rite of Election at St. Paul Washington Counties. There were 672 people who participated in Cathedral, Oakland, last Sun­ the ceremony this year, up from day. The catechumens are cur­ rently preparing for baptism to 618 last year. take place at their parishes Page 7 Adults of all ages who have Easter Vigil services on Holy been participating in instruction, Saturday. The rite Is one of the prayer and apostolic work through their parish Rite of Chris­ final steps before being receiv­

tian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) ed into the Church. Top photos: Sponsors place hands on organizations were called forward shoulders of catechumens, to join Bishop Wuerl in the while Bishop Wuerl and Father cathedral's sanctuary. By the end Dies M. Eric Diskin, diocesan direc­ of the ceremony, the front steps Father James F. and the altars overflowed with tor of evangelization, officiate McBride, a retired priest those who were then asked to at the ceremony. of the diocese and pastor publicly declare their intentions Photos by John C. Keenan emeritus of Assumption to join with the Church. Church, Bellevue, died During the ceremony, the Feb. 14 in the Vincen­ names of 176 people who were tian Home. McCandless. never baptized and are known as He was 77. "/•u'echumens" were read aloud. The catechumens were then ask­ ed to sign the Book of the Elect Page 12 and will receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist during Easter Vigil ceremonies at their own parishes. Also called forward were 496 people who had been baptized, either in the Catholic Church or in other Christian churches, but had not been catechized in the Catholic Church. Father M. Eric Disldn, director of evangelization and Christian Bottom photos: A young girl initiation for the diocese, said signs the Book of the Elect these people had “never received while Bishop Wuerl greets the Christian formation necessary those in attendance. During to partake in the sacraments." Fr. the event, 496 people were call­ Diskin said they will be confirmed ed forward who had been bap­ and receive communion at the tized but not catechized in the Easter Vigil in their parishes. Catholic Church. They will be In his homily. Bishop Wuerl confirmed and receive commu­ Movie commented on how rare it was to nion at Easter Vigil ceremonies in their home parishes. Father Peter Horton see the cathedral filled, and said says the movie "Silence (Continued on page 2) of the Lambs,” based on the best-selling novel by Thomas Harris, has Blessing Nun rushes aid to Peru. been remarkably transferred to the screen PITTSBURGH - Sister Mary Peru are already in such dire by director Jonathan Louise Nash, director of the poverty. Most of them don't have Demme. ceremony Carlow Hill College at Carlow Col­ adequate food to be strong lege, left Pittsburgh on Feb. 14 for enough to fight disease." an emergency, one-week trip to Sr. Mary Louise took 240 boxes for new Chimbote, Peru. with 7,000 pounds of medicine With Peru in the midst of a donated by Mercy Hospital. Later Page 6 cholera epidemic, Sisters of Mercy in the month, Anita Carruthers, a archabbot who live in Chimbote reached to Pittsburgh woman who will serve their sisters in Pittsburgh for with the sisters as a missionary, By PATRICIA BARTOS help. Last week, they telephoned will take the materials from Holy LATROBE — A solemn blessing Sister Sheila Carney, president of Cross Hospital. for newly elected Archabbot the Sisters of Mercy, with a list of "As a Sister of Mercy, I am Douglas Nowicki, who recently needed medicines. Sister Sheila grateful for the ways we can be became the 1 1 th leader of the contactd both hospitals con­ connected with the people in Inside Benedictine community of St. nected with the Pittsburgh Mercy Peru,” said Sr. Mary Louise. Editorial Page 4 Vincent in Latrobe, will be held Sisters: The Mercy Hospital of Pit­ “Mercy Hospital and Holy Cross Columns Page 5 Friday. March 1, at 2 p.m. in the tsburgh and Holy Cross Hospital Hospital provided medicines Entertainment Page 6 archabbey basilica. in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. quickly and generously. Carlow Bible Quiz Page 6 Officiating will be Greensburg Sr. Mary Louise, who has College encouraged me to go Catholic Life .... Page 7 Bishop Anthony Bosco, with visited Peru, offered to go to make because it is an extension of the Classified Page 8 Philadelphia Archbishop An­ Photo by John C. Keenan sure the materials get to the peo­ college mission of service." Around Diocese thony Bevilacqua presiding and ple in need. “The disease could be One of the missionaries there is ...... Pages 9-12 Pittsburgh Bishop Donald Wuerl Archabbot Douglas Nowicki, OSB, says that he hopes to build on the avoided more easily in this coun­ Sister Elizabeth Carroll, a former Obituaries Page 12 as homilist. Reception and dinner 150-year history of St Vincent Archabbey and to have It continue to try," she said, "but the people of president of Carlow. Schools Page 11 will follow at 5 p.m. in Kennedy serve as a cultural and religious resource in the area. A solemn Hall. Invitations are required for blesslngfor newly elected archabbot will be held Friday, March 1, at ...Pope asks help for victim s the Mass, because of limited 2 p.m. In the archabbey basilica In Latrobe. seating capacity, and for the reception and dinner. election on Jem. 8 , succeeds Ar­ fessor of psychology at St. Vin­ VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope outbreak. Another 14,000 people Also on hand will be four former chabbot Paul Maher as leader of cent College since 1978. He holds John Paul II asked Catholics were infected with the virus. archabbots of St. Vincent: more than 200 Benedictine a Ph.D. in clinical psychology throughout the world to give Peruvian health officials said Rembert Weakland, now ar­ monks. from the University ofTennessee. money and send medical supplies that the numbers of those in­ chbishop of Milwaukee, Wise.; Archabbot Paul had resigned on As archabbot he will head a for the victims of a cholera fected could surpass 200,000 Leopold Krul, now in campus Nov. 30 at the mandatory retire­ community founded in 1846 by epidemic in Peru. within three months, and 8,000 of ministry at Penn State: Egbert ment age of 65. Archabbot Boniface Wimmer as Speaking in Spanish after his those probably would die. Donovan, now retired and living Archabbot Douglas, 45, had the first Benedictine monastery in Feb. 17 Angelus address, the pope EDITOR 'S NOTE — Funds fo r at the archabbey; and Paul headed the education department the U.S. Today the community said he wanted to express Peru may be sent to Father John Maher. since 1986. Earlier he was pastor numbers 224 men, including "solidarity with the people of Harvey, director, diocesan Socie­ Archabbot Douglas, who had of Our Lady Queen of Peace, priests, deacons, brothers and Peru” threatened by the disease. ty fo r the Propagation of the been serving as diocesan North Side. Archabbot Douglas novices. St. Vincent is the second Nearly 100 people died during Faith, 111 Blvd. o f the Allies. P itt­ secretary for education until his also has been an associate pro- (Continued on page 2) the first 10 days of the cholera sburgh, PA 15222.

- Page 2 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday. February 22, 1991

D iocesan/w orld new s Pittsburgh Diocese form s PITTSBURGH - The diocese reflects the guidelines The option selected, follow­ will reorganize three elemen­ delineated in the Reorganiza­ ing a parent survey, maintains tary schools In the West End tion for Excellence plan. It is kindergarten through eighth Persian G ulf com m ittee and Sheraden sections of Pitt­ essential to utilize resources in grade at the Holy Innocents PITTSBURGH — The Pitt­ tivlties or support services for sburgh, effective with the fall such a way as to provide site. Pre-school classes for sburgh Diocese has formed a com­ members to cope with problems 1991 term. schools with sufficient enroll­ three- and four-year-old mittee to coordinate diocesan related to the war. Children also will be offered. The schools involved are Ho­ ment and a solid financial response to the war in the Persian Catholic Charities of the W e s t E n d base." Program enhancements are ly Innocents. Sheraden, and St. Gulf. Diocese of Pittsburgh already has planned in language arts, Martin and St. James, both in A task force — Including announced a diocesan-wide science, foreign languages, "Bishop Donald W. Wuerl urg­ the West End. The site of the pastors, principals and lay schedule of available professional C a t h o l i c computer science, ed formation of the committee to merged school, which will be parishioners — has been ensure the coordination of the therapy for those needing support mathematics and expanded or counseling concerning their given a new name, will be at meeting for several months to diocesan response to the needs of extra-curricular offerings. worries about family members in­ Holy Innocents. help determine the future of those in southwestern Penn­ s c h o o l s The focus now will be on volved in the Persian Gulf war. Declining population and the Catholic education in the sylvania who are affected by the reorganizing faculties, cur­ The committee would Identify associated funding problems Sheraden/West End area. Dr. Persian Gulf war," said Sister ricula and other necessary and publicize existing resources, were cited at the key factors in Cibik said. Margaret Hannan, RSM, chairper­ elements crucial to a suc­ Sister Margaret said. She added t o m e r g e the change. son of the committee and The Catholic Schools Office cessful educational program in that the committee has met and diocesan associate general "T o assure the continuation staff worked with the task force preparation for the new school. secretary. identified a number of areas of quality value-centered in effecting the reorganization Dr. Cibik said. where the diocese might be fur­ Other members of the commit­ Catholic education." said Dr. and made a presentation on Enrollments this year at the ther involved. These include tee include Rev. Paul J. Bradley, Rosemarie E. Cibik, acting viable options at an open three schools are: Holy In­ pastoral concern, spiritual secretary for social concerns; A n­ secretary for education, "this meeting with parents and nocents, 259; St. James. 118; guidance and support additional na Marie Catanzaro, assistant merger is necessary and other local constituents. and St. Martin, 170. counseling, financial assistance, superintendent for diocesan educational needs and legal help. secondary schools; Ronald “Some of these needs may Cichowicz, secretary for com­ grow, particularly should the war munications; and Rev. David A. intensify resulting in significant Peace pleas continue as war enters 2nd month Zubik. director of the Department additional casualties who may be WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the The pope, who has repeatedly for Justice, but warned them of the war beyond the original of Personnel for Ministry. treated in Pittsburgh medical declared purpose, "the expulsion Persian Gulf W ar entered its se­ urged an end to the war, stressed against "a hardening of heart or Many Individual parishes in the facilities, as is now anticipated,” cond month. Pope John Paul II Feb. 17 that he was not calling for hatred of another nation or of Iraqi forces from Kuwait." diocese also have scheduled ac- Sister Margaret said. "peace at any cost.” lessening of Christian moral stan­ and other religious leaders con­ Accepting moral limitations on "W e are not pacifists. We do not dards. no matter what our op­ tinued to call for an end to the the conduct of war "m ay, at want peace at any cost. We want a ponents may do.” fighting and negotiations for times, seem unduly onerous," he 700 prepare to join Church Archbishop Ryan is head of the peace. Just peace,” he said during a visit said, but It Is essential if coalition Even as coalition forces geared to a Rome parish. Archdiocese for the Military Ser­ (Continued from page one) his confirmation this year at St. goals of justice and peace are to John the Baptist Church in Plum up for a land assault that most "Peace is always the work of vices, which is responsible for the this "speaks of the vitality and life remain intact. Borough. The 22-year-old said he observers expected to begin in Justice,” he added. pastoral care of all Americans in and energy in our parishes.” He had studied the catechism when late February, Iraq took A week earlier in his Sunday the military. While many religious leaders went on to describe the meaning he was younger, but had never preliminary, limited steps that Angelus talk he had called for "an He defended the U.S. entry Into reserved judgment on the com­ of the Sign of the Cross in Catholic sparked new hopes for an Iraqi immediate end” to the destruc­ the conflict, saying that "the plex issue of whether the Gulf war life, and said the cross is "the sign been confirmed. His father, withdrawal from Kuwait and the tion and loss of life in the Gulf and peace was gone before our young was justified, several new voices of final victory, even over death.” William C. Fazi said. "W e're very delighted and extremely proud of start of a diplomatic solution. “dialogue ... to find a solution to men and women got there. A were added to those that con­ By their participation at Sun­ Iraq's Feb. 15 statement of the many anguishing problems of ravaged nation and a horrified demned it. day's ceremony, the bishop said Nicholas." the Middle East.” world body of nations called for a each of those present had become Susan Pate, RCIA sponsor at readiness to consider a In a statement Feb. 12 from Religious leaders remained restoration of the order that was part of the Paschal Mystery, the Plum area church, said she withdrawal was so filled with Canberra, Australia, site of the demands and linkages that Presi­ divided about whether the Gulf being destroyed and for a halt to which allows us to survive the has been involved with the RCIA World Council of Churches dent Bush and other coalition war was justified, but with the aggression that gave every In­ joyful and sorrowful mysteries of there for three "very successful General Assembly, more than and rewarding years.” Through leaders flatly rejected it. But the hostilities under way many focus­ dication of Increasing." life, "and through the cross, we follow-up trip to Moscow by Iraqi ed on issues of moral conduct in Archbishop John R. Quinn of 100 U.S. Protestant and Orthodox can then enter glory.” the program, she said, “ I'm always learning, and I learn as Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz was war. San Francisco also stressed the church leaders declared their op­ Bishop Wuerl praised the RCIA seen by many as opening doors In a pastoral letter to all need for coalition forces to uphold position to the war on moral program, which he said much as the members do." for diplomatic communications Catholics in the U.S. armed forces principles of morality In warfare. grounds but called for the chur­ “celebrated how human beings in All participants In the that could be important for Feb. 17. Archbishop Joseph T. In a speech to Catholic lawyers in ches to respond to the many all their frailties and weaknesses ceremony will return to their substantive negotiations at a later Ryan praised the soldiers in the San Francisco Feb. 12 he warned pastoral needs of those affected by enter into the life and resurrection p arish es to jo in in special ceremonies during the Lenten date. Gulf as "peacemakers” working against expanding the objectives It. of Christ. "T h e Church holds out promise season. These ceremonies Include Permissive abortion law signed of new beginnings In our lives,” special penitential services called he told the participants. "W e “ scrutinies” — the presentation ANNAPOLIS, Md. (CNS) — A bill abortion opponents called one ot CALL AN EXPERT welcome and embrace you.” of the Lord's Prayer and the the most permissive in the nation was signed into law Feb. 18 by A catechumen, Wilbur Goff, presentation of the Lord's Creed Maryland Gov. William Donald Schaefer shortly after final passage by said he has been a part of the — which highlight the Lenten the legislature. RCIA at St. Anselm Church in season as a period of purification A t Q o u r Much of the discussion In the final days of the debate involved ef­ Swissvale since November, and and enlightenment, Fr. Diskin forts to amend a "conscience clause" in the new law. An existing. will be baptized at the Easter said. 24-year-old clause had allowed health care workers to refuse to make Vigil. Mrs. Anna Goff, who served Following Easter, these new MISCELLANEOUS abortion referrals on religious or moral grounds. as her husband’s godparent, said Catholics will reflect for a 50-day Anti-abortion advocates said the wording of the new conscience after 19 years of marriage, she period on their new experience clause will force Catholic hospitals and health care workers to make and her husband were married in and spend time defining their Fran Rauscher SEWING abortion referrals even though It is against their religious beliefs or the Church last June. Par­ roles in the Catholic community Prompt Service and morals. Under the new law, hospitals will no longer be shielded from PLASTERING ticipating In the ceremony meant as well as In the world. They will V « eaa correct Immunity If they do not make abortion referrals. continue to meet monthly with PATCHW ORK MACHINE that “we have the Church to Sensible Prices Pro-lifers who packed the State House for the final 84-52 vote on the share with each other," she said. their RCIA groups for the follow­ qalckly u d «imply A SPECIALITY bill by the House of Delegates called it the saddest and darkest day in ing year. with REPAIR Nicholas Fazi will be making Over 80 Yean Experience Maryland’s history. Gripttte Vail Anchor Free Estimates S in ce 1920 Par Information Call Work Guaranteed A.L.MORRONE 4 1 1 - M M 1 6 1 Blessing ceremony scheduled March 1 for Archabbot Douglas 8 3 3 -8 1 4 2 1-800-284-7471 5 6 3 - 2 5 1 5 (Continued from page one) those activities again in each new strong Influence of his boyhood readings as a means to nourish pastor on his own vocation. the spiritual life and stressed on­ Support Our largest monastery in the Western age. The challenge of each new ar­ going education of the monk. Ar­ ELECTRICIANS world. chabbot Is to lay the groundwork Father Method Mraz, former Advertisers for long-range renewal of an pastor of St. Bruno in South chabbot Douglas explained, ad­ The new archabbot also will archabbey." Greensburg, now lives in retire­ ding that "wherever the monk is serve as chancellor of St. Vincent Infinite Living T h o m a s P . LEB J. MILLER ment at St. Vincent. at he must have a fundamental Archabbot Douglas explained M em orial* S u lliv a n College and Seminary, as head of love of learning.” ELECTRIC the Benedictine Military School in he plans to "assess the com­ "I was able to see a man of faith Remember a loved one lasarod/Reglstersd As he begins his new life's work by planting a tree in Electrican munity’s various apostolates and who lived Benedictine values In Register ed-Insured Reasonable Ratei Savannah, Ga., and of Benedic­ Archabbot Douglas reflected: one of our tine Priory in Savannah, Wlmmer develop with the community the context of parish ministry. It National Forests. 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News in Brief----- Bishop Wuerl among speakers at Summer Institute for Priests Catholic m arines buried SOUTH ORANGE. N.J. (CNS) - institute include Marist Brother W ASHINGTON (CNS) — The inevitable next step in the Per­ Bishop Donald W. Wuerl will be Sean Sammon, president of the sian Gulf War began in earnest Feb. 11 as the families of three among the featured speakers at Conference of Major Superiors of Catholic Marines killed in the fighting buried their sons. the fourth annual Summer In­ Men; Richard John Neuhaus, the Funeral Masses were celebrated for Lance Cpls. David T. stitute for Priests scheduled June former Lutheran minister who Snyder. 21, of Kenmore, N.Y.; Eliseo Felix Jr., 19, of Avondale, 24-July 28 at Seton Hall Universi­ recently converted to Ariz.; and Dion James Stephenson, 22, of Bountiful, Utah. ty, South Orange. Catholicism: and M. Scott Peck, Bishops Thomas J. O’Brien of Phoenix and William K. A concurrent Brothers' In­ whose book "The Road Less Weigand of Salt Lake City celebrated the funeral Masses for stitute, the third annual, will be Traveled" recently marked its Felix and Stephenson, respectively. held July 1-12 at Seton Hall. Both 380th week on The New York institutes are sponsored by the Times best-seller list. National Institute for Clergy Brother Sammon, Father Rohr Formation. and Peck are among the speakers C h aplain ’s role described Bishop Wuerl and Aux. Bishop at the brothers’ institute, which ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Military chaplains can't expel the Joseph A. Francis of Newark will has as its theme “The Brother in smell of war or the sound of destruction. All they can do is help give addresses in the first week of the Life of the Church Today." soldiers deal with it, said Msgr. Patrick J. Hessian, former U.S. the priests’ institute, titled “ In Army chief of chaplains. Persona Christi: W ho a Priest Is; EDITOR’S NOTE — Tuition for “ Mostly, a chaplain has to be a good listener and en­ What He Does." either Institute is $157 a week; Photo by John C. Keenan courager.” he said. Priest-speakers during the in­ weekly meal tickets are He also has to be out there with the troops in order to be ac­ stitute include Father John available, as Is a dally institute Physicians, law yers at M ass cepted. His own experiences, he said, included jumping from Catoir, director of The rate of $50 which includes a Detroit Archbishop Adam Malda. a former priest of the diocese, con- planes during eight years with a paratroop unit, sitting in Christophers; Trappist Father m eal ticket. Graduate credit is celebrated the recent first annual physicians’ and lawyers' Mass in bunkers, and ministering to wounded soldiers as medical per­ Thomas Keating and Franciscan available from Seton Hall's sonnel decided which ones would be treated. Father Richard Rohr, well-known School of Theology at three Duquesne University chapel with Bishop Wuerl. From left are: Fr. speakers on spirituality; and credits a week and $173 per Lawrence DlNardo. chaplain for the St. Thomas More Society. Jesuit Fathers Walter Burghardt, credit. Housing is also available Bishop Wuerl, who also gave the homily. Dr. Alex Mlnno, John Avery Dulles and John Powell. through Seton Hall. For details Vaskov. Archbishop Malda and Fr. Dale DiNlno. chaplain for the Saddam funded Chicago church Other speakers at the priests' call (201) 761 -9739. Catholic Physlcans Guild. CHICAGO (CNS) — Iraqi President Saddam Hussein several years ago provided $400,000 to help a Chaldean Catholic C harges file d against 19 brothers 71 parish in Chicago buy a second church building, according to We Are Remembered Ministry the pastor. O T T A W A (CNS) — Police have Training School in Alfred, On­ Msgr. Edward Bikoma. pastor of St. Ephrem Chaldean Victims Memorial List filed 149 charges of physical and tario, between 1941 and 1972. Catholic Parish, said that when he met with Saddam during a sexual abuse against 19 members Charges include gross indecency, Annual Victims Mass visit to Baghdad in the early 1980s, "he asked me if we needed and former members of the indecent assault, sodomy and something. 1 told him the church here is too small. He said, Brothers of the Christian Schools assault causing bodily harm. ‘How much do you want?' ‘I said, '$500,000.’” who ran a Catholic school for boys Court dates were set for March. The church received $400,000 in installments and in 1986 in central Canada. The Ottawa-area school was purchased a building that once housed a Chicago ar­ The Ontario Provincial Police run by the order for more than 40 chdiocesan mission parish. It is now Mart Mariam Chaldean said the charges stem from a years and was considered an in­ Catholic Church. yearlong investigation of the stitution of last resort for juvenile Names can be placed in the Pittsburgh Catholic Easter Victims’ Msgr. Bikoma said the remaining $100.000 was not sent brothers who ran St. Joseph's delinquents. Memorial list and the “Book of the Remembered” at the Victims because of the Iraq-Iran war. Mass by completing the coupon below. The 8th Annual Victims Bishops get names of signers Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Winter on Wednesday, April 3, 1991 at 7:30 PM in St. Paul Cathedral. A special remembrance is C R S ‘frustrated’ in Sudan ST. LOUIS (CNS) - Women for time that bishops had received made of those who have died in tragedy. All those who grieve the localized lists of names. Previous­ WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic Relief Services workers are Faith & Family has sent to in­ loss of a loved one are welcome. ly, the St. Louis-based organiza­ frustrated by obstacles government and rebel authorities in dividual Catholic bishops Please Print throughout the country a list of tion sent lists of signers of its "a f­ famine- threatened Sudan have placed in the way of relief women in each diocese who back firmation for Catholic wom en” to efforts. Name of Deceased:______The Sudanese government “is unwilling to cooperate with church teachings on women’s the Vatican and to the U.S. [Only deceased name will be printed] bishops' committee writing a U.N.-sponsored relief plans" and "on occasion the insurgent issues. pastoral letter on women's Sudan People's Liberation Front has also obstructed efforts to The mailing Feb. 2, the feast of Your Name: _ concerns. deliver food." the Baltimore-based Catholic relief and develop­ the Presentation, marked the first ment agency said in a statement. Your Address: Other aid organizations are said to be equally frustrated with Doctor barred from using m achine the situation. Z ip :______Phone: ______PONTIAC, Mich. (CNS) — Dr. The injunction came after Jack Kevorkian, who assisted in Oakland County, Mich., pro­ Mail to: We Are Remembered, Box 15151, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237 'I the suicide of an Oregon woman secutors filed a civil suit in hopes 40 people crushed in M exico DEADLINE: March 13, 1991 - ;| in Michigan last June, has been of keeping the machine locked up. MEXICO CITY (CNS) — More than 40 people were reportedly barred from using the so-called Oakland County Circuit Judge To help cover expenses, the suggested minimum offering is $5.001 ¡| killed and as many as 65 others injured when an estimated suicide machine again, building a Alice Gilbert said Kevorkian was Makes checks payable to We Are Remembered. 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DONE FOR ME Peaceful talks to end apartheid PRETORIA, South Africa (CNS) — The southern African bishops have called for peaceful talks to end apartheid, and warned that violence would escalate to unprecedented levels if A n d S teel C u rta in s? the negotiation process is stopped. In a pastoral letter published on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13, the southern African bishops’ conference said that the "great majority of people are tired of such violence. BEFORE They want to see the process of negotiation proceeding peacefully.”

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MOST REV. DONALD W. WUERL dy and frail. I took particular satisfaction In seeing how many young of Jesus Christ. To profess this is certainly not to claim that other Bishop of Pittsburgh couples, particularly college-age women and men, were among Christian communities are without value or that their members are Few people, I think, would argue against the statement that St. those preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation into the not deeply devoted to Christ. Rather it is a concise way of expressing Paul Cathedral is a beautiful church. For me, it is never more stunn­ Catholic Church. many of the truths taught in the Second Vatican Council. It is to pro­ ing than when It Is filled with the faithful who have come together to Just a few week ago our Holy Father Pope John Paul II published fess that Jesus is still present among people in the Church which pray. Personally, 1 cannot remember when It was more crowded an encyclical letter on The Permanent Validity of the Church's Mis­ spreads throughout the world through the grace of the Holy Spirit than it was last Sunday — the First Sunday of Lent. Every seat and sionary Mandate. The thrust of the letter is in the introduction: and the preaching of the apostles. It is to teach that the one com­ all of the standing room In the back, as well as down both side aisles, "The mission of Christ the Redeemer which is entrusted to the munity of faith that Christ established through His apostles con­ was taken. Church is still far from completion. As the Second Millennium after tinues to live, as He said it would, through all ages. It is to say that What brought everybody to St. Christ's coming draws to an end, an overall view of the human race Christ, dwelling in the Catholic Church, invites the people to com­ Paul Cathedral? The Rite of Chris­ shows that this mission is still only beginning and that we must plete unity and a communion of love in this visible living Church. In tian Initiation of Adults. Nearly commit ourselves wholeheartedly to its service” (1). His saving mercy Christ requires all who come by grace to recognize 700 people who are preparing to Sunday’s RCIA ritual of the Rite of Election and the recognition of this Church as the sacrament of His presence to Join it, and to rejoice receive baptism, confirmation or those preparing for full communion in the Church were a living in the life He gives through it. ' the Eucharist, or all three testimony to the validity of the Holy Father’s representation of the As the Second Vatican Council teaches: This is the sole Church of •sacraments this Easter, were ancient teaching of the Church. The Catholic Church, “God’s Only Christ which in the Creed we profess to be one, holy. Catholic and •publicly recognized in the Flock", as the Vatican Council’s Decree on Ecumenism speaks of it, apostolic, which our Savior, after His resurrection, entrusted to ' ceremony called the "Rite of Elec­ carries on Christ's work in a world in which many people profess dif­ Peter’s pastoral care (John 21.17), commissioning him and the tion ” and the "Rite of Continuing ferent religions and, indeed, many profess no religion at all. Yet other apostles to extend and rule it (cf. Matt. 28.18 ff). This Church, "Conversion." while the Church respects what is good and true in all religions, the He elected for all ages as "the pillar and work of the truth" (1. Tim. •" 'The first is a ceremony for those Church also must remain true to the fact that the Church is "m is­ 3.15). This Church, “constituted and organized in the world as a who are not baptized and who, as sionary by Her very nature" (Decree on the Church's Missionary society, subsists in the Catholic Church, governed by the successor catechumens, will prepare for baptism, confirmation and Eucharist Activity). of Peter and the bishops in communion with him” (LG 8). — all three sacraments of initiation — at Easter. The other ritual is Even more directly does the Second Vatican Council in the It is out of this vision that Pope John Paul I! speaks of T h e P erm a ­ 1' for those who have already been baptized but are to be received into Dogmatic Constitution on the Church remind us that "all people nent Validity of the Church's Missionary Mandate and it is against full communion in the Catholic Church. are called to belong to the new people of God. Therefore this people, this background that we so much rejoice with those who last Sun­ With nearly 700 candidates it does not take a wizard in math to while remaining one and unique, is to be spread throughout the day found their way publicly to proclaim their desires to become calculate how quickly the cathedral would be filled. Each one had a whole world and must exist in all ages, so that the purpose of God's members of the Catholic Church and to receive the sacraments of sponsor and/or godparent present, plus representatives from the will may be fulfilled" (LG 13). initiation. more than 100 parishes participating in the RCIA celebration. Very Respect for others and their convictions does not and cannot quickly the 2,000 places were filled with happy, excited and prayer­ substitute for Christ’s mandate that we try to share with all the Perhaps the happiness that filled St. Paul Cathedral is also well ful people — none more thrilled than myself. fullness of Christ’s gifts which subsists in the Catholic Church. described by our Holy Father in the concluding reflections of his en­ A special sense of excitement fills the cathedral and everyone in it Much like the gospel story of the search for the pearl of great value, cyclical letter: "The characteristic of every authentic missionary life when 700 people walk up the aisle and into the sanctuary and ask of once that pearl is found it is the cause of overwhelming joy — a joy is the inner joy that comes from faith. In a world tormented and op­ the Church public recognition of their desire to become members of that should urge us to share this marvelous treasure with everyone pressed by so many problems, a world tempted to pessimism, the the Catholic Church. And it is not easy to classify this throng —- else. one who proclaims the "Good News" must be a person who has young and old, women and men, black, brown and white, hale, har­ The Catholic Church steadfastly believes that it is the one Church found true hope in Christ.” (91).

O fficia l '¡ip Í Bishop’s Schedule

Bishop Wuerl announces the following clergy appointments: LEÀVE OF ABSENCE Bishop Wuerl’s public schedule for the week 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass for the candidates The Rev. Dennis M. Wargo has been granted a six-month leave of absence for personal reasons of Feb. 24 Is as follows: of St. Leo and Nativity Parishes, North Side, at effective Feb. 14. St. Leo Church. The Rev. Richard R. Seiler has been granted a six-month leave of absence for personal reasons Sunday, Feb. 24 Thursday, Feb. 28 effective Feb. 18. 12 noon — Mass, St. Bernadette Parish, 2:30 p.m. — Central Deanery meeting at St. Monroeville. Raphael Parish, Morningside. Monday, Feb. 25 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass for candidates of 1 p.m. — Administrative Board meeting. St. Raphael, Morningside, and Mother of Good Editorials 3 p.m. — Vicars’ General meeting. Counsel. Homewood, at St. Raphael Church. Friday, March 1 Tuesday, Feb. 26 2 p.m. — Mass, formal blessing of Archabbot 7.30 p.m. —■ Presentation on Synod, Pontifical Douglas Nowicki, OSB, St. Vincent Archabbey College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio. Basilica, Latrobe. M ilestone com m ercial W ednesday, Feb. 27 Sunday, March 3 2:30 p.m. — Northside Deanery meeting, St. 4 p.m. —• Twenty-fifth anniversary Mass, Cur- Leo Parish, North Side. sillo Movement, St. Margaret Church, Greentree. The McDonald's Corporation can be proud of building a weekly show, "Life Goes On," around one of its commercials currently airing in the Pitt­ an actor with Down syndrome. Chris Burke plays sburgh area. The commercial — probably one of Corky Thatcher, its main character. The show the first of its kind — features Mike Sewell, a men­ makes it plain to viewers that such persons do tally disabled young man who works for the fast lead ordinary lives, share basic aspirations and food giant. everyday hopes. Not only has the show made The commercial shows Mike at school with his television history, each week the 24-year-old actor teacher, dancing with a mentally disabled young is center stage educating the nation about a woman whom he refers to as his "girlfriend,’’ and quarter million Americans who, like him, have al$Q with one of his co-workers whom he calls a Down syndrome. paj. It ends with the young man proudly standing Even more unique about the McDonald's com­ in front of a counter at one of the restaurants pro­ mercial is that, in the span of 30 to 60 seconds, it claiming with pride: "Welcome to McDonald’s." delicately and daringly makes a statement that r> i . the mentally disabled are people who can lead Jn recent years advocates for the physically and fulfilling and satisfying lives if only given the mentally disabled have been vocal in how chance. newspapers, television, radio and other media por­ When the advertising industry is ready to give tray this segment of the population. New terms for out its celebrated CLIO awards for best television the disabled have replaced previous ones. commercials, lets hope that this milestone in TV The ABC television network was a pioneer in advertising is not overlooked.

Joyous occasion

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Paul Cathedral when nearly 700 candidates were is-historically, liturgically and spiritually rooted in welcomed by Bishop Wuerl in the final stage of the season of Lent leading to Easter. preparation for entrance into the Church. .Generations ago, the Church conducted pre- It was a joyous occasion for the local Church to bpptismal retreats for the candidates. This recognize publicly these prospective new developed into a 40-day period of purification and members. They are signs of the everlasting Scriptures enlightment in which the church community and presence of God’s life-giving Spirit giving new catechumens found themselves renewed. birth to the Church. ■ The faithful welcome and, pray for the can­ At the Easter Vigil Mass, the sacraments of in­ didates during their journey of faith during this Feb. 24: Second Sunday of Lent itiation were conferred. Lenten season. The Rite of Christian Initiation in­ instead of a human first-born. Paul expresses this concept T h is ancient tradition recently was recalled dur­ spires all of us to appreciate and renew our faith in Genesis 22:1-2. 9. 10-13. 15-18 The text is clear — Abraham perfectly: "If God is for us,” he ing the first Sunday of Lent in ceremonies at St. the Risen Christ. Rom ans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10 "...went and took the ram and of­ writes, "who can be against us?" fered it up as a holocaust in place The most evident sign of His care By FR. ROGER KARBAN of his son." is His willingness to hand over His At first glance, it seems out of son "...for the sake of us all...” irnmjRGH«! | I distinctly remember hearing today’s first reading in my grade place to join this pericope God cannot show deeper love and school Bible history class and be­ liturgically to Mark's Transifgura- we cannot experience greater ing greatly disturbed. How could tion narrative. But once we security. an all-good God command a understand that the evangelist But, if we are so secure, why do father to kill his son? It was dif­ describes the event in order to we hesitate to change? Why do we cath o lic ficult to understand such demonstrate how faith leads us hang onto archaic traditions and Serving the Diocese of Pittsburgh; Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington counties. behavior. beyond appearances, the com­ customs, and like the ancient Established in 1844 by Rt. Rev. Michael O ’Connor, D.D. The prophetic theologian who bination makes sense. Israelites, even claim that it is Annual Subscription Rate: $11.00 in U.S. and $12.00 in Foreign Countries developed this section of Genesis The Lord's disciples had been God's will that we do? . Second-Class Postage Paid at Pittsburgh, PA lived in northern Israel during the with Him for a long time before He It took courage for the sacred ★ ★ ★ 9th century, B.C.E. 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Family advocate A Lenten reßection Life passages through ritual By LORETTA DILLNER ble legacy because he was a man well-developed temper which I By FR. JOHN CATOIR January’s column spoke about of faith. He had a steady, percepti­ tried not to arouse. Director, The Christophers family additions — new grand­ ble trust in the God who was his My dad was a community It’s risky to share your children Glenn and I are expec­ creator and sustainer. He knew builder long before we knew or dreams with anyone. People ting later this year. This column, and showed by example that, if understood the term. As a farm put all kinds of meanings into however, lends itself to the op­ things were bad today. God had family, we realized that the them. But I’ll take the chance. posite end of the spectrum, family better things in store for us welfare of all depended on each Here's a dream I had the subtractions. On Monday, Jan. tomorrow. one assuming responsibility for other night. I was in a math 21, my father was called to his that welfare. We worked long and class, but 1 didn’t have a clue heavenly home. We never missed Mass on Sun­ hard but allowed time for play as to what the teacher was talk­ days or on holy days. (I'm sure and recreation. ing about. He was writing a Last July he suffered a heart at­ vantage points. What follows is Mum had something to do with series of signs and symbols on tack and, for the first time in all of the essence of what I said that that.) During his hospitalization, Last and first of all, my dad was the blackboard; it was all his 83 years, he was admitted to morning: whoever stayed with him had a farmer. Although he was born at beyond my comprehension. the hospital. Between then and My dad was a conversationalist. strict instructions to make sure 27th St. and Penn Ave. and work­ Then suddenly he said. "Take I woke up feeling as though a January, he was readmitted four He could sit on a bench in the that he was awake for the televis­ ed as a boy in the family baker out a piece of paper. I'm going big load had been lifted from times. The fact that he was still mall or on the tailgate of the sta­ ed Mass early on Sunday morn­ shop, he longed to live in .the to give the final exam right my shoulders. I was still smil­ alive for Christmas, New Year’s tion wagon in a parking lot and ing. After his retirement from far­ country. I'm sure he \y,9 s now ." He posed the math pro­ ing as I got out of bed. and Fr. Albert's (my brother) when you would ask, "Who was ming. daily rosary at 7 p.m. was a delighted when his family of blem and I drew a complete departure for New Guinea on Jan. In trying to analyze that that?" his reply ran something habitual part of his day. origin moved to rural Glenshaw. blank. 8 was a surprise and somewhat of dream, I reviewed the emotions a mystery to his doctors. like, "Oh, that was Jake, who is But because Dad was a Later he moved his family of It was painful to watch the it contained: fear, panic, W hen we were planning the married to Sue, whose grand­ pragmatic man, he applied his establishment to rural Gibsonia. other students writing busily. humiliation, straightforward­ funeral Mass. each family father owned the comer property love for the Catholic faith in all There we raised chickens, The first student to finish pro­ ness, gratitude, relaxation. member, except the five great­ when we lived in Glenshaw." He kinds of ways. gathered eggs, and he and Mum udly displayed his paper. I Even though I didn't know if grandchildren, assumed an active made all kinds of connections He had some eligible bachelor planted and picked vegetables un­ caught sight of the answer the teacher would go along role. Grandchildren were because he had a real interest in grandsons and so, while in the til he retired. He lived there until which was 42.8. (Why I with me or not, I was able to pallbearers, proclaimers, altar people and because he had a hospital, he would ask prospec­ his last month. remember the number I’ll relax anyway, presuming all servers, gift bearers and vocalists. phenomenal memory. tive young nurses some vital And so, when he died that Mon­ never know.) I tried to figure was well. Just writing that let­ The four daughters and son were If I could have asked him for a statistics questions about age, day morning in Mum's arms, I out how he had arrived at 42.8 ter gave me a certain kind of Eucharistic Ministers. Hymn tangible legacy, it would have marital status, location of can imagine the God who was his but had no success. A young peace. been his gift of remembering. He residence and, "Where do you go creator, sustainer aqd woman finished shortly after. selections included appropriate could tell you when and where he to church?" When one answered, touchstone: my grandparents, She too displayed the same If you forgive the com­ favorites like "Be Not Afraid" and bought his first car, how much he "I don’t go anywhere.” he Onuphry and Pauline, My Aunts answer — 42.8. Now I was parison, for me, the emotions "On Eagles’ Wings." The Com­ paid for it, how long he kept it and responded, "That’s it. You're Annie and Catherine; my Uncles desperate. I knew the answer of Lent are a little like my letter munion meditation was "Come then do the same for every subse­ out!" For Dad, life was pretty Eddie and Joe; and all the others but I couldn't explain how to to the teacher. God’s demands With Me Into The Fields,” a song quent vehicle since then. He knew much black and white with not a who have gone before him, arrive at it. If I wrote it down on us can be overwhelming at that has been sung at many when everyone was going to lot of gray. reaching out to him saying, the teacher would realize I had times. Feelings of frustration special family celebrations in the celebrate a birthday and when, He was a stickler. As the oldest "Welcome home, Tony!” and in cheated. and inadequacy often weigh us past. down. Then along comes Lent after one occasion when we were daughter, I struggled with Dad viting him to, “Come with us into As the clock ticked away, the Father John Maloney, our and we stop long enough to ex­ all called to hospital because he over the ageless questions of these magnificent fields!" tension mounted. Finally it hit pastor, told us the liturgy allowed plain ourselves to God. We tell was dying, a nurse commented when and how much makeup was It was a beautiful celebration! me: I would send the teacher a an opportunity for someone from Him the truth: Life is puzzling that, "A ll of your family was allowed, and what the proper age (Loretta Dillner is director of the note explaining my plight. the family to speak about Dad, and we ask for special con­ here," he responded, "Not all, was for a young lady to get a job diocesan Office of Family Life "D ear Sir, I am unable to and so my sisters, Judy and Sister sideration, special help. three were missing!" It was while off the farm. And we made it and Family Concerns.) figure out the problem you Jean Anthony, and I did just that. we were all there that he named through the agonizing and presented, and I need your W e know the Lord will say, After the prayer after Commu­ each of his grandsons (including tension-ridden driving lessons. (I Due to illness, Msgr. Charles O. help. I have fallen behind in my “ Fear not, my grace is suffi­ nion, Father invited everyone to those by marriage) whom he failed my test twice, so there was Rice did not write a column this homework, and 1 am willing to cient for you,” and we can sit and we shared some pictures wanted as pallbearers. real reason for nervousness on week. relax in the knowledge of His do some extra work to make up of Dad painted from our personal Dad did leave us all an intangi­ both our parts.) He also had a for it, but 1 will need some love. Lent is a time for trusting private tutoring. Please don’t in God’s kindness. There's no give me a failing grade. I pro­ need to panic when the going Washington letter mise to apply myself and do gets rough because the Lord is better in the future. Thank always there to help us make it you.” through the storms of life. Forging a new South Africa

By LAURIE HANSEN Some were forcibly ejected, which you begin to demean yourself." Middle- and upper-class black WASHINGTON (CNS) — prompted a walkout by the rest of The southern African bishops’ Africans will be affected "more Newborns at City Park Hospital in the 41 party members. conference president, Bishop than the masses ... but that’s still Yesterday’s Headlines Cape Town, South Africa, no South Africa's Catholic bishops Wilfrid Napier of Kokstad, said progress," he said. longer are classified officially as and a U.S. Catholic Conference of­ that while the apartheid reforms "A number of whites will be The following stories are taken from the files of the Pittsburgh black, white, Indian or colored. ficial gave a cautious welcome to will be welcomed, he was disap­ very resistent. Given South Catholic, America's oldest Catholic newspaper In continuous Now they’re just babies. de Klerk’s proposed reforms. pointed that the race classifica­ Africa’s history, these reforms publication: The hospital nursery policy And Ezeldei Pajibo, a specialist tion system for purposes of elec­ will be hard to implement without 10 YEARS AGO change came after South African on South Africa at the tions was to be retained. violence,” said Dumas. (1981) President F.W. de Klerk's Feb. 1 Washington-based Africa Faith The South African bishops Currently in South Africa, race'- Sister marks 102nd birthday announcement in Parliament that and Justice Network, told issued a statement Feb. 5 con­ determines "where you can live', Sister Mathia Pfiel marked her 102nd birthday at the Divine Pro­ the Population Registration Act, Catholic News Service Feb. 14 gratulating de Klerk for his plan, where you go to school, whei'fc vidence motherhouse. North Hills. She has been a member of the which required racial classifica­ that a repeal of race classification but expressing concern that the you work, what kind of job ybu' order for 87 years. tion, would be repealed. will mean drastic changes for a president did not address the can have, where you participate 50 YEARS AGO De Klerk, proclaiming the final new generation of South Africans. issue of South Africa’s draconian in leisure activities, where you» (1941) dismantling of "the cornerstone "Its effect is to take away the security laws or deal with the could be buried," he noted. City to host conference of apartheid,” also said he would stigma of being black in South release of political prisoners and In the case of a mixed marriagie- Pittsburgh was named one of eight cities slated for a meeting of the seek repeal of two other major Africa,” said Pajibo. “ It means the return of exiled opposition in which a “colored” — that’ fi?" Catholic Conference on industrial problems as part of a nation-wide apartheid laws — the Group Areas black children will grow up in a members. mixed-race — South African," program promoted by the Social Action Department of the National and Land Acts — that determine better environment, will be allow­ Roburt A. Dumas, U.S. bishops’ were to marry a black South1 Catholic Welfare Conference. which races may live where and ed into better schools,” he said. policy adviser on African and African, one or the other has had 100 YEARS AGO limit land ownership for blacks. “ For the first time," he said, Western European affairs, told to apply for race reclassification if (1891) De Klerk's speech, the young South African blacks may CNS Feb. 14 that the reforms "get they wish to live in the same Church concert celebrates birthday equivalent of a U.S. president’s b e a b le to e s c a p e the to the heart of apartheid." household. St. James Church, Wilkinsburg, celebrated Washington’s birthday State of the Union address, was "psychological damage” that oc­ If implemented, the reforms will Implementing de Klerk'S; with a grand concert in the academy hall. interrupted with jeers and cries of curs when “you see yourself as a mean, he said, that South African reforms will eliminate some of thti — Compiled by John Franko "traitor" from white opposition human being, then find you Eire blacks "will be able to move race-related repression, said Conservative Party members. not treated as such, and finally around freely.” Dumas.

Difference of interpretation only causes doubt in the integrity of tion on the foreign shores in the Persian Gulf. Patroness of our our government, as well as the world body of the United Nations. land, guard our shores and protect us from all harm. Put compas­ However, now that the war has begun, arguments of whether sion in our hearts for our brothers and sisters that are on foreign the war is just are superfluous and serve no purpose except to shores to add to cur protection since this republic was born, and feed the negative propaganda that has already begun to emerge the price that was paid for our liberty. and cause divisiveness among Catholics. Veterans know best the price of peace and the right to worship C.A. DeFRANCESCO and the freedom that we enjoy today. They carried the torch of Penn Hills democracy for our country, putting their lives on the line for the preservation of peace and the right to worship under the flag. And Letters what are the ideals for which these brave persons gave their""' G ulf W ar ‘insane’ lives? Faith in God, with freedom to worship, loyalty, liberty a n d ""' compassion for their fellow man. u‘" Iraq ’s civilian casualties To the Editor: LOUIS DRAGOSKI, The Gulf war is insane. Can we financially, morally or in any Commander To the Editor: way afford to fight such a large-scale war every time a country Police and Firemen's Post 303 As concern increases over civilian casualties in Iraq, certain belligerently invades a neighbor, every time a dictator turns Veterans of Foreign Wars ^ principles should be kept in mind. diabolical, every time an unfriendly nation is on the verge of Glassport There is no question that under international law, civilians are nuclear or chemical weapons capacity, every time our access to not immune from collateral damage caused by air bombardment natural resources is jeopardized? directed against military targets. However, the legitimacy of at­ Cain we, in our best-case scenario, imagine that this war will R eader addresses priests tack is qualified. If such raids lead, to substantial unavoidable solve the problems of the Middle East, problems that have EDITOR'S NOTE: The following Is a message from a reader to civilian casualties, the principle of immunity takes precedence festered for generations? Can we imagine that this war will not the priests of the diocese: over military necessity. There is an obligation, at that point, to have a horrendous effect on our national outlook on the world, on Dear Father: cease the raids. The intention of pilots to avoid further casualties our environment, and on undermining the community of nations I wonder if you’d be surprised to learn that important attitudes does not excuse them from responsibility. as a working force for justice on our planet? The war is stupid. We such as reverence and respect for the Blessed Sacrament depend It is, of course, extremely difficult to determine when civilian will pay a huge price soon in human remains, in psychologically- heavily on a word from you. 1 casualties have reached an unacceptable limit, but it suffices to scarred troops, in a nation and a world undermined by the Parishioners, young and old alike, need occasional reminders point out that such a judgment is not solely in the hands of the at­ cynicism of our leaders. The war is wrong. Now is the time to from you that it is God who is actually present, and that tacking air force. International law also rejects the rationale that learn patience and skills for settling world disputes without acknowledging God’s presence when we enter Church is not only massive civilian causalties are justified if they reduce potential recourse to war. G od’s due, but helps us to focus on spiritual matters. It also sends military casualties by the attacking force. JAMES RUCK a message to our children that there is someone here worthy of CORNELIUS F. MURPHY. JR. Pittsburgh our attention. W e need you, Father, to help us set a standard for Professor of Law our Catholic spirituality. Duquesne University SH AW N C. O MARI Pray to Blessed M other Pittsburgh Pittsburgh To the Editor: Mary, Immaculate Mother of God, Queen of Peace, Patroness of W ar criteria unim portant the United States, we again dedicate our beloved country to you in the time of this crisis. Help us through prayers to follow the Letters to the editor are encouraged and welcome. All letters paths of our forefathers who founded America on the faith of God. To the Editor: should be limited to 300 words. The editor reserves the right to Does Desert Storm fulfill all or just some of the criteria of a Just W e wish to thank you for the great resources of this land and for reject, edit or delete material from letters due to space limita­ war? Everyone has an opinion on this subject. Some of our the freedom which has been its heritage. Grant us everlasting tions or subject material. Letters must be signed by the writer bishops have spoken out or written about the subject both pro peace. Have mercy on the officials of our government, protect our and a telephone number should be included so the letters can and con. women and men who have dedicated their lives to protect our na­ be verified. Letters that cannot be verified will not be published. Page 6 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, February 22. 1991

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Movie review Church 8l Bible Quiz ‘Silence of the L am bs’ taut adult thriller S kipping through the Bible By William Ned Andrew* B y FR. PETER HORTON heart of the film, however, is the repellent creature of evil. Within This quiz is a change of pace from previous quizzes as it does not chilling interplay of Jodie Foster the confines of his dark mind, he have a central theme. Instead, it takes us on a random tour of both Orion Pictures presents a as Clarice and Anthony Hopkins finds a pleasure in killing women Testaments of the Bible, pausing occasionally to pay a brief visit here with his own unique style. Jonathan Demme film, “ The as Hannibal. and a quick stop there. It may appear to be simple but it covers a Without bowing to the exploita­ Silence of The Iximbs." Hopkins gives a performance lot of territory and spans a period of approximately 2,000 years. tion of women, Demme explores worthy of an Oscar, an interpreta­ Match the various items in the left column with the corresponding Clarice Starling Jodie Foster the brutal crimes with a coroner's tion so frightening that you are names in the right column. H annibal Lector...... A nth ony glad he is seated behind bullet­ eye. The gory autopsy shots and Hopkins crime photos are handled with the proof glass, though this is only a 1. the name of the man whose Craw ford...... Scot! G lenn expertise of Em actual FBI in­ movie. His acting is cold, a. Job vestigation. Though the realism is ear Peter cut off with his sword Buffalo B ill...... Ted L evin e calculated and deeply disturbing. His is the face that nightmares are emphasized, the brutality is not 2. the son who sold his birth­ Screenplay by Ted Tally based made of. glorified, but rather is shown with right to his younger twin on the novel by Thomas Har­ power, a power that spellbinds brother. Jacob, for a mess Foster, in her first role since ris/produced by Kenneth Utt, Ed­ within the context of the film of pottage b. Elijah winning an Oscar for “The Accus­ ward Saxon and Ron Boz- while demonstrating the abhor­ ed,” is sheer perfection as Clarice, man/executive producer Gary rent nature of the evil involved. 3. the king who built the first the novice with an extreme sense Goetzman/mustc by Howard Because of the realistic por­ temple in Jerusalem c. Peter of duty. She will stop at nothing to Shore/directed by Jonathan trayals, rough language, intense get this killer off the streets. Her 4. the member of the Demme/an Orion Pictures violence and some graphic shots Clarice is a combination of in­ Sanhedrin who was a follower release rated R/A-IV adults, with of the victims' bodies, the USCC nocence and toughness, a woman of Jesus d. John the Baptist reservations. rating is A-IV. adults, with of dignity and vulnerability. Her reservations. 5. the general who succeeded Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins elegant looks are a facade for a A serial killer named Buffalo “The Silence of the Lam bs” is a Moses as leader of the Israelites e. Malchus. servant of the high and Scott Glenn (front to rear) great reserve of inner strength. In Bill is on the loose, a man who major film, a taut adult thriller priest Caiaphas combine tn the chilling thriller, an already lengthy career, this 6. the apostle who was named eludes capture with the same skill which is frightening and "Silence of the Lambs." young actress continues to amaze the Rock _f. Solomon he employs in killing his victims. suspenseful, a film of powerful with every role. His trademark or signature in the images and performances that are 7. the prophet who was fed projects range from the sublime killings provides his odd As the serial killer Buffalo Bill, unforgettable. Because of the sub­ to the ridiculous. His corpus of by the ravens g. Esau nickname. Ted Levine turns in a horrifying ject matter and the realistic por work is erratic and often produces 8. the preacher and cousin of A novice FBI investigator plac­ personification of evil. Based on trayal of that matter, "The unexpected results and stunning Jesus who was also ed on the case, Clarice Starling, several serial killers, Levine Silence of the Lam bs" is a film for performances. His precursor h. David must enter the mind of a vicious makes his character an appalling. adults. Using the prime material of killer already behind bars, one Dr. Harris' novel, Demme creates a 9. the rich and virtuous man Hannibal Lector. The doctor, an sinister world of psychopathic ter­ Movie ratings who cursed the day on which insane criminal mind who partial­ ror, a world in which physical and he was born . i. Joshua ly ate his victims, is asked to pro­ The classification for the Misery, A-III psychological abuse are the order vide clues to the identity of Buf­ moral suitability of films is The NeverEnding Story II: 10. the shepherd boy and of the day. In entering the twisted falo Bill. Hannibal agrees, but on­ determined by the United The Next Chapter, A-I warrior who infuriated his delusions of the psychopath, ly if Clarice will reveal very per­ States Catholic Conference’s Popcorn, A-III father-in-law. King Saul, by Demme has his audience on the Department of The Silence of the Lambs, A- upstaging him _j. Nicodemus sonal things about herself. edge of their seats with one of the Communications. IV As her ambition draws her finest suspense thrillers since the Sleeping With the Enemy, A- deeply into the web of the doctor, glory days of Hitchcock. Theatrical Movies: ANSW ERS: qoi :b6 ;P8 :39 :!S :ffr :JE ;3I she sacrifices everything to stop Dances with Wolves, A-III III The casting of a movie of this the savage killer and puts her own Edward Scissorhands, A-II The Russia House, A-III depth and scale is crucial to the life in danger. Eve of Destruction, O White Fang, A-II project’s success. In this case, the Flight of the Intruder, A-III • A-I, General Patronage. “The Silence of the Lambs,” cast is up to the challenge of a • A-II, Adults a n d Bishop’s show on KD KA-TV based on the best selling novel by demanding script. Even though The Godfather III, A-IV Adolescents. Thomas Harris, has been Scott Glenn has the smaller of the Home Alone, A-II • A-III, Adults. PITTSBURGH — Bishop Donald Wuerl's television show on remarkably transferred to the lead roles, he offers a memorable Kindergarten Cop, A-III • A-IV, Adults with reserva­ Sunday, Mar. 3, on KDKA-TV at 8 a.m. is titled "Problem of screen by director Jonathan presence as the mastermind who L.A. Story, A-III tions. Evil" and will feature as guest Father Joseph Kleppner, director Demme. Demme is a rather sends Clarice into the sick world Lionhart, O Mermaids, O • O. Morally Offensive of the diocesan clergy formation department. The program will avant-garde filmmaker whose of Hannibal and Buffalo Bill. The be shown on various cable systems in the diocese following the telecast. Priest-psychologist says Allen film ‘insightful’

By SR. MARY ANN WALSH lapsed Catholic and is one more starts to raise her children within U.S. Catholic Conference Office WASHINGTON (CNS) - The film in writer/director Allen’s an anti-materialistic value for Film and Broadcasting, also new Woody Allen movie "Alice" tales about people violating a system. lauded the movie but faulted it for offers an "insightful" view of moral code. Alice’s guilt is “productive” its "narrow-minded references to guilt, according to Father Melvin “Most Catholics have been because it forces her to make Catholicism,” particularly a com­ Blanchette, a Washington-based brought up in a context of making choices and moves her to reject ment in it that "there's nothing e n t u r i o n priest-psychologist. moral judgments with which they her “humdrum existence," sexier than a lapsed Catholic.” The movie, which stars Mia Far­ can evaluate the world," said Father Blanchette said. "Alice is truly a changed and o m m o n s row as a wife and mother facing a Father Blanchette, adding that Overall, guilt helps people, the improved person at film’s end,” An Exciting New Concept In Retirement Living midlife crisis, shows "how impor­ Allen is intrigued with people who priest said, because “it's a said Ms. Pare, but her transforma tant it is to make choices” in a have a value system with which tremendous defense against do­ tion, which is not accomplished Forest Hills Prices Begin In $50’s value context, Father Blanchette to distinguish between right and ing things against the will of God, realistically, “ is not very satisfy­ said. wrong. the moral code and oneself.” ing,” she said. Luxurious 1-2-3 BR condomiums next to St. Maurice Parish, Forest Hills. In­ dependent living with great amenities including: Father Blanchette is head of the Allen even seems “envious of Nevertheless, "provided one Father Blanchette also said that • Fully equiped kitchens pastoral counseling department people who have a context in Allen, who is Jewish, can unders­ doesn't focus solely on the • Security building plus emergency call buttons at the Columbia, Md., campus of which to make moral choices tand how Catholics deal with guilt religious ribbing, ‘Alice’ is a real • On site continual management and medical facility Loyola College in Maryland and rather than float adrift in a moral because both religions are built charmer,” she said. • Access to transportation and shopping has a private counseling practice vacuum." around a covenant with God. The USCC classified the movie Investment Opportunity - no age restrictions on owner-investor-investment. Rent in Washington. He made his com­ Often Allen deals with guilt felt "W e're not free to do just A-IV — adults, with reservations will help pay for your investment until your parents or you are ready to move into this beautiful environment! Your offer will be considered! ments in an interview with by Jewish people. “Alice," anything we want to do when — and cited the movie’s Special Financing to qualified buyers! For all details and to inspect this lovely Catholic News Service shortly however, looks at guilt in a we're in a covenant relationship,” "adulterous relationships, benign community CALL CAROL SHAUGHNESSY 243-1793. after Orion Pictures released the Catholic who eventually rejects the priest said. treatment of recreational drug use 3 5 1 - 2 3 4 2 movie nationwide. her afiluent lifestyle, goes to India Gerri Pare, in a review for the and minimal blasphemy.” "A lice" focuses on guilt in a to work with Mother Teresa and <

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C enacle Sisters bring spiritual intim acy to new hom e

By REBECCA C. MERTZ diocese by then-Bishop John English, landed in New York. PITTSBURGH - "It's been Wright, the trend was for large- "It was really lay people who really heartwarming," Sister Mar­ scale, overnight retreats. Today, brought us to different places," sha Smith said about the local the sisters find more people seek­ Sister Marsha said, talking about community's positive response to ing out individual spiritual direc­ how new retreat houses were the renovations the Cenacle tion and days of recollection, and formed in Boston, Newport and Sisters have made in their they get more requests from Chicago as the sisters spread Oakland property. parishes to come and give talks throughout the United States. In keeping with the changing and lead evening prayer services. The sisters like to talk about spiritual needs of the community The sisters also offer a full one of their greatest benefactors, they serve, the sisters recently schedule of specialized programs, Maude Adams, an early-20th cen­ relocated their prayer and retreat such as those based on 12-step tury actress. Adams was looking center from the massive house on programs and upcoming days on for a hideaway in the 1920s, but Fifth Avenue across from Central "Wholistic Ways of Prayer," "En- being an actress in those days Catholic High School to their adja­ neagram." and "Women and was scandalous, and no one cent, smaller structure fronting Stress.” would take her in — except the on Clyde Street. The Cenacle is an international Cenacle Sisters. They let her stay Recent visitors have com­ order, founded in the early 1820s in their house in New York City, mented about the "sense of com­ by Therese Coudere, who was and out of gratitude she gave munity here, a sense of intimacy canonized in 1970. and Father them a farm on Long Island called as in the early Church." Sister Stephen Terme, a missionary Lake Ronkonkoma to use as their Elenore Woronick said. priest. novitiate. The sisters continue to The Sisters began living in their The order, established to offer use the property today. new home in November, the final retreats and spiritual direction, When they came to Pittsburgh step in a lengthy journey that takes its name from the "upper almost 26 years ago, the sisters began with extensive studies con­ room" where the disciples lived temporarily with the Mercy ducted by each Cenacle Province. gathered to wait in prayer for Sisters, while they renovated the The studies examined changes Christ. The order began as a way Fifth Avenue property purchased in the Church, economy and to bring the people of France back from the diocese. The new Clyde population. In Pittsburgh, these to the Church in the turmoil that Street house has three stories, results indicated to the sisters followed the French Revolution. with a chapel, meeting hall, din­ that a move to a smaller building Fr. Stephen died early, and the ing room, two parlors, kitchen, was preferable. Jesuits did the formation of the several bathrooms, and rooms to "The people we were attracting sisters , training them in Ignatian accommodate nine overnight and the kind of programs they Spirituality. guests. The five sisters on staff Photos by Jim Herrmann were interested in didn't need a From France, the Cenacle reside on the second floor, and larger facility.” Sister Judith spread to Italy, England and have office space in the Carriage Sister Elenore Woronick sits in the living room at next door, where they will continue to offer a Osterburg said. Belgium , and in 1892, four House next door. the Cenacle's new home on their Oakland pro­ variety of retreats and programs. Inset: Sister In 1965 when the Cenacle Cenacle Sisters, only two of whom In addition to Sisters Marsha, perty. The Cenacle Sisters recently moved from Marsha Smith greets a Cenacle visitor. Sisters were invited into the had any working knowledge of Eleonore and Judith, the Cenacle their Fifth A ve n u e house to the sm aller property also is staffed by Sisters Anita Rourke and Dorothy O'Sullivan. Q uestions for Fr. B ober cleaning of the new house. world and your inner world,” "W e're really grateful for the those with AIDS. Sister Judith said. amount of volunteer work," In describing the spiritual focus "W e need to open our daily ex offered by the Cenacle, the sisters Sister Marsha said, adding that The sister«, cite the increased perience to God in differem talk about bringing the inner, in­ volunteers do “a really significant awareness people have about how ways,” Sister Marsha said. "Yo\ dividual world of the spiritual into part of our work here." "what we do affects others," begin to look at things with mon contact with the outer, daily What is a Volunteers serve as secretaries, noting the increased concern peo­ compassion, more gentleness - receptionists, and babysitters, world. even yourself." Fr. 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By FR. CHARLES BOBER function is to coordinate the Lent reminds us of struggle against forces of evil QUESTION: common pastoral activity The pastor of my parish also within the deanery. This does CONNIE AN N VALENTI inside every church. I do not however, that a good pari of their holds a position called not entail special "pow er” The beginning of the Lenten remember why. mysterious beauty is experienced “dean." Would you please ex­ within any of the parishes of season reminds me of the great at- With great love, God created the inwardly as we sense the plain what this position en­ the deanery but rather implies traction I have always had for earth whose relatively simple presence of God and the move­ tails and how a priest is that the dean has responsibili­ churches. Even as a child, I was beauty has the power to over­ ment of His grace within them. selected fo r it? ty for overseeing and coor­ intrigued by their spectacular, yet whelm us. Man in imitation of our The most important part of a dinating the activity of in­ mysterious, beauty. I viewed Heavenly Father has used his im- church's history is found, not so dividuals and resources so that them as new worlds to be ex- agination and God-given talents much in when it was founded or ANSWER: their fullest potential might be plored. It was my godmother's to create his own beauty with when various structures were Current Church practice achieved and their efforts great devotion to the saints that stone, wood, glass, marble and built and by whom, but in how regarding the office of dean is might be directed to the com­ brought me to many churches. If other natural materials, people’s lives have been renewed principally established within mon good. you could reach a church by One of my greatest fears is that and changed by coming into con­ three specific canons of the This function may entail trolley, we were probably there man is no longer trying to develop tact with God through the Code of Canon Law (canons facilitating pastoral care in some time to attend Mass or devo- this divine gift of creativity, but is sacraments and prayer. At such 553-555). such areas as hospital or youth tions to Mary or some well-loved simply looking for ways to do with passion, death and resurrection moments, some of the love ex- These canons also speak of ministry, or catechetical or saint. greater perfection and speed what are not among them. By reflecting changed with God remains there, the dean by the less frequently vocational activities. The dean The clicking, clacking and he already knows. God's gift of on sacred images and thoughts, The spiritual disciplines of Lent used terms “vicar forane” or is also responsible to see to it clanging of the street car tracks, creativity is still available to us we build a spiritual barrier help us to focus our love more "archpriest." Historically, it that the liturgy of the Church is the uncomfortably high seats and through prayer, against evil. Prayer, fasting and directly on God. When we are suc- seems that the office originated celebrated appropriately in the different smell of each town sacrificial acts strengthen this cessful in this effort, our love for from the need for the bishop to each parish within the we passed through added wonder FR. RON LENGWIN spiritual defense even more. the Church will also grow, and be represented in rural or deanery. and excitement to every trip. 1 Lent reminds us that each of us 1 here is great physical beauty our love for one another will outlying parts of the diocese by Deans are also given respon­ particularly enjoyed riding past faces a very real and difficult to be admired in many, if not all, strengthen that web of peace a priest specially designated for sibility for the welfare of the the H.J. Heinz plant and smelling struggle against the forces of evil of our churches. It can be seen which protects the world from that purpose. priests living within the the vinegar brewing. Passing by in the world. Jesus was often and appreciated. I believe, evil. Modern usage employs the deanery. This fraternal task Is the slaughter house was another tempted by Satan, and so too are same titles but a somewhat ex­ one of great importance. It story. I would hold my breath as we. We can be as deeply influenc- panded rationale. Church law assumes that the deans know long as I could until my god- ed by evil desires that appeal to directs that each diocese be their fellow priests and show mother pinched my arm, gently the worst in us as we can by divided into parishes and pro­ conceit: for their well being. By kissed me on the cheek and said goodness. vides for the establishment of encouraging and fostering op­ “Offer it up," but I felt like throw- In the midst of these trials, additional groupings called portunities for growth, they are ing up. however, we are assured of deaneries. These groupings are to assist them in deepening When we arrived at our destina- ultimate victory over evil because not limited to rural areas but their spiritual lives and tion, she always knew which door of Christ’s death and resurrec- may include all the parishes of developing their personal and to knock on so that I could go to tlon. But we must work so that we a diocese. For example, the pastoral skills. the bathroom. Many priests and can share in the victory of Christ Diocese of Pittsburgh is divided Finally, the general law of their housekeepers were her as one of His faithful, although into 16 deaneries (10 within the Church directs deans to friends. Rectories, like churches not always obedient, disciples. Allegheny County and six out­ visit the parishes of the In those days, were dimly lit. In its original form, a gargoyle side it). deanery in accord with par­ They had massive furniture with was simply a water spout In each deanery, the ticular directions of the local evil-looking faces carved on them, decorated with the grotesque im- diocesan bishop appoints a diocese. pictures of saints whose eyes age of an animal and designed to dean (also called a vicar The role of the dean Is both followed you wherever you went throw water away from a forane). This appointment Important and personally time and candles which cast eerie building, thus protecting it from takes place after the bishop has consuming. His serious atten­ shadows as I climbed the steps to this powerful force of nature consulted the priests of the tion to these responsibilities the “necessity” room. One mon- which can be destructive if not deanery regarding their sug­ cannot help but foster ap­ signor who never smiled always channeled properly. These same gestions for a priest who might propriate pastoral care within a reminded me: "One flush and be images began to be used or- fulfill this office. deanery. careful not to use too much toilet namentally on buildings and While a dean need not be the Both the priests and people paper.” 1 truly loved him because other places to frighten evil away pastor of a parish, most are. of a deanery should recognize he tried to help me overcome my and thus provide protection from Deans are appointed for a in the dean a collaborator and shyness by prompting me to it. specific term, and should they co-worker in the ministry of the answer his questions. Evil is not frightened by weird- be transferred outside the Church. The dean is not a Outside, on each comer of his looking faces. The face of Christ, deanery or for any other reason referee or a complaint depart­ church, there were statues which however, must cause the evil one be unable to fulfill their office, ment. He is a brother priest looked like the devil ready to some unrest; certainly the cross, another priest is appointed to and fellow Christian. He is pounce on you. Monsignor ex- which was the instrument to br- Cam ouflage-covered Bibles fulfill the unexpired term. nonetheless responsible to en­ plained that they were there to re- ing about his ultimate defeat, has The function of the dean is sure that the pastoral life of the mind us to avoid evil and be good, that effect on him. Members of a Pennsylvania Air National Guard unit in Pittsburgh outlined by the general law of deanery is developing to its He also told me that it was a tradi- 1 do not know what favorite pick up copies of camouflage-covered Bibles produced by the the Church. One principal fullest potential. tion for every stone cutter to carve memories, if any, the evil one Amerian Bible Society. The society is printing 300.000 camouflage a mouse and place It somewhere holds in his mind, but Christ’s covered Bibles for use by U.S. soldiers stationed in the Persian Gulf. Page 8 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, February 22, 1991..,,

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Teaching as Jesus R eunion plans for Library school LIBRARY — St. Joan of Arc School is calling on alumni to help with arrangements for an alumni reunion. Organizers are in need of current addresses to locate members of the Learning faith again school family. A planning meeting for the reunion will be held Tues­ day, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. By FR. RONALD D. LAWLER, OFM Cap. Those with information on graduates should call 831-2475 or Diocesan Catechetical Consultant 221-5519 after 6 p.m.. or the St. Joan of Arc rectory at 833-2400. In Lent, the friends of Christ must seek to learn their faith over again. When ashes were placed on our foreheads, we were told: “Repent and believe in the Gospel!" The priest said that to us, St. E m m a retreats set knowing that we are believers. But faith is a gift that must ever GREENSBURG — St. Emma Retreat House in Greensburg will host be renewed. "Lord, increase our faith!” a number of Lenten programs in the coming weeks. Included will be In our parishes, we now have catechumens, happy beginners days for women on Sunday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on in faith. They are drawing near to Baptism, confident that when Tuesday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6-10 p.m., all con­ faith grows stronger it will "cast a new light on everything." ducted by Father Emil Payer, a day on Wednesday, March 13, con­ When we see their eagerness, we sometimes hope they do not ducted by Father James Bump, and Wednesday. March 20, by Father • notice how tired and shabby our faith has become. But Lent has Noel Rothrauff, OSB, all from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information con-; a call to us also: If catechumens prepare for Baptism at the tact the retreat house at 1001 Harvey Ave., Greensburg, 15601. Easter vigil, we need to have our baptismal faith called back to life. The Holy Father once used a fine expression for people like us N ew Christian Associates head ‘M arital Love’ in Sw issvale — "quasi-catechumens," that is, "sort o f' catechumens. We are PITTSBURGH — Madonna del Castello Parish in Swissvale will host not exactly catechumens. We are baptized Catholics. But in a Bishop Donald Wuerl joined area religious leaders for the installa­ an evening for married couples Sunday, Feb. 24, with supper at 5:30 way, like catechumens, we still have to becom e Catholics. We tion of a new executive director of Christian Associates of Southwest p.m. in the parish hall, 2021 S. Braddoek Ave., followed by a talk on have been baptized, but the fire of the Paschal/Baptismal candle Pennsylvania. The ceremony was held at First Lutheran Church, "Marital Love and Commitment" by Susan Muto, Ph.D., executive does not burn vigorously in our lives. Downtown. From left are: Episcopal Bishop Alden Hathaway, Rev. director of the Epiphany Association. The catechumens who are learning faith for the first time in Donald Leiter, the new leader of Christian Associates, Lutheran The parish “wants to affirm your marriage and present an oppor­ RCIA classes are filled with joy. They see it with fresh and inno­ Bishop Donald McCold, Bishop Wuerl and Dr. Paul Westcoat Jr. of tunity to celebrate and enhance it with this special evening," noted cent eyes. Their hearts burn within them when they catch sight the United Church of Christ. of the whole message of Christ, and when, in the midst of the Father Philip Donatelli, pastor. blessings and prayers and newness of life, they realize they are For reservations call the rectory, 271-5666. Admission is a covered Benedictine retreat w eekend not just learning about Christ. He is himself touching their lives. dish. In the light of Christ they are learning Christ. FERDINAND, Ind. — The Benedictine Sisters of Immaculate Con­ But we are wounded by the world and by the heavy weight of ception Convent in Ferdinand, Ind., will host a weekend on the “ Rule half-heartedness. The world penetrates our imagination of Benedict" for women ages 18 and older March 15-17. For informa­ ♦ HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & PARENTS ♦ through the media and a thousand cultural forces. We knew tion call Sister Rose Mary Rexing, (812) 367-1411 by March 10, or that faith in Christ is a "w h ole" kind of thing: it needs to be seiz­ write to her at R.R. 3, Box 201, Ferdinand, Ind.,47532. ed with the “ whole heart and whole mind and whole strength." C a m p u s V i s i t D a y But the weight of the world has made us too weary for that. A rea nuns visit H aiti We have half-decided to be "sort o f’ Catholics. We believe some things and rather overlook others; we do not get too VILLA MARIA, Pa. — Four members of the Humility of Mary Sisters SUND AY, M AR CH 3 • 11 a.m. serious. at Villa Maria, Pa., carried medical and dental supplies to seven health The Holy Father points out that adult Catholics often need to clinics in Haiti recently as pari of a medical tour they sponsored. learn their faith all over again. A most important kind of adult The Sisters were Mary Rita Crookston, Margaret Ebin, Mary Ida For reservations: (703) 284-1500 or 800-548-7638 education these days is a systematic re-learning of all of our Schaffer and Susan Schorsten. They were accompanied by physicians and dentists from St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio. faith. Children are not the ones who need to study catechism • Campus tour Mathematics, Nursing, The order has been committed to aiding the Haitian people since most. I need it, and you do. I need not only to find the whole vi­ Paralegal Studies, Physical sion again; 1 must find my Lord, and begin to root my whole life 1984 and this year's trip was their second annual visit to provide • Complimentary lunch Fitness Management, in him. health aid to the country. • Meet with faculty Philosophy/Religion, Political The greatest service catechetical leaders can give their The Sisters point out that the focus of health care in Haiti is mainly • Sessions on financial faithful today may be treating them as they treat catechumens preventive medicine and dental care. Infectious diseases such as Science, Psychology, & aid, campus life, — helping them recall with fresh joy the whole vision of the malaria and tuberculosis are common and people must travel great Science. faith. distances to receive medical care. admissions, & athletics In an age in which many cultural forces make it difficult for The m a in cam pus is 10 the faithful to maintain personal possession of faith, a wise form ‘H um an Genetics’ Majors include: Accounting, minutes from Washington, of systematic re-teaching of the whole saving message of Christ SMART CUTS in E. Liberty Biology, Business Adm inis­ D.C., at 2807 N. Glebe Road, can be most important. Hair Salon McCrory 5 & 10 tration, Communications, Arlington, Va. 22207. Every week Bishop Donald Wuerl teaches catechism on televi­ PITTSBURGH — A program on Lower Level Downtown Computer Science, sion. A bishop can do nothing more important than teach the "Human Genetics: Tinkering Permanent Wave Economics, Education, faith. To all who listen to him, it is clear how deeply our bishop With God's Plan?" will be held English, Fashion Design & believes and loves what he teaches. Saturday, March 2, at East Liber­ ^ 2 5 up Com plete M a r y m o u n t Merchandising, Finance, His program goes on and on; he is teaching all of the faith. For ty Presbyterian Church, Penn & Hair Cats for Men/Women all the endless work he has to do, he is teaching the whole faith, Graphic Design, Interior Highland Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to M E N W O M E N g University systematically, but not boringly. He knows that the many 12:30 p.m. Design, Liberal Studies, things he teaches are only one living reality. He is teaching only Panelists will include: Robert « 5 * 6 up Christ. Chestnut, Ph.D., senior pastor at While we attend to our bishop teaching faith on television, it is the church; Kenneth Garver, good also to pick up the book he teaches from — his own M.D., Ph.D., chairman of the catechism. The Teaching of Christ. The leading theological medical genetics department at journal in our country, “Theological Studies,” calls this book West Penn Hospital; David Kelly, the best manual available for adult study of the faith. It teaches Ph.D., theology professor at Du- the whole faith in a way that helps one see that the faith is en­ quesne Univeristy and ethicist at tirely true and good — that it is the Lord's. It is not "lots of St. Francis Medical Center; Alan things" we are seeking to know when we seek to get full posses­ Meisel, professor of lay and sion of our faith. Always, “only one thing is necessary” ; we psychiatry at Pitt law school; “Embracing Life want to lay hold of our whole faith, that we may lay hold of John Mulvihill, M.D.. chairman of Christ. Pitt's human genetics depart­ in the ’9 0 s ment; Lisa Parker, Ph.D., clinic implies knowing its digni­ ethics consultant at the Universi­ ty of Tennessee; and Walter ty and its destiny and W eatherm an to visit St. G erm aine Wiest, M. Div., Ph.D., of Pitt­ promoting its proper sburgh Theological Seminary. development - and the BETHEL PARK — Dennis Bowman. WPX1 weatherman, will visit St. Fee is $10. For information call Germaine School Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. as part of the school's weather Jamee Todd, 521-9392, or Suzan Catholic press is well program. Anderson, 782-1588. equipped to proclaim that An avid ventriloquist, he travels with his dummy, Chester Drawers. The weather program is sponsored by the Program Committee of word in union with the the school's Parent Teacher Guild. ‘G ood Friday Word, Jesus Christ, the Observance’ way, the truth and the Program for seniors at La Roche life.” p o s t e r s Archbishop John P. Foley McCANDLESS — La Roche College will host a day and night pro­ PITTSBURGH - The Diocesan president of the Pontifical Council for gram for area high school seniors Sunday and Monday, March 10 and Social Communications 11. The program will begin at 3 p.m. March 10. Union of the Holy Name Society Scheduled activities include presentations on residence life, admis­ again will offer store window sions and financial aid; a campus tour; and a discussion with La Roche signs announcing Good Friday students. closings, plus prayer booklets for On March 11, students will attend classes and meet faculty and ad­ the traditional Lenten Seven missions counselors. Church Walk on Holy Thursday. Cost is $20. Meals and sleeping bags will be provided. To make a The signs are 10 x 15 and carry the words: "Good Friday Obser­ reservation for the day and night program, call 367-9241. PITTSBURGH^ ^ vance. Closed noon to 3 p.m.” The booklets include devotions for holy hours and prayer vigils. - - .nn^|U S I Cost for booklet or sign is $ 1 plus postage. To order, call the Holy Name office at 481-4160 or visit the office at 48 S. 14th St., South c a t h o lic Side, weekdays from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. The society will also sponsor For Home Delivery Complete the Coupon Below broadcast of the W ay of the Cross on Radio Station WEDO-810 AM □ New Subscription □ Subscription Renewal □ New Gift Subscription □ Gift Subcriptlon Renwal on Wednesdays of Lent at 10 a.m. Co-sponsoring the project is the 8 1 1 . 0 0 ( 5 2 Issues) $ 2 1 . 0 0 ( 1 0 4 Issues) Greensburg diocesan society. GIFT SUBSCRIPTION FOR: N. Side M ass Nam e ___ Name__ for soldiers A d d ress Address PITTSBURGH — St. Francis C it y _____ City____ Xavier Parish, North Side, hosted State Zip a recent Mass to honor ser­ State Zip. vicemen and women stationed in the Persian Gulf. The Mass was Mail This Coupon, along with your Check or Money Order (made payable to the Pittsburgh Catholic) to: videotaped and each parent and PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC, 100 WOOD ST, SUITE 500, PITTSBURGH. PA 15222-1922 relative had an opportunity to give a special message to the NOTE:Add $1.00 for foreign subscriptions soldiers following the Mass. C YA donation Father Donald Sotak, pastor, will We do N O T rent, lease or sell our subscription list. Allegheny County Commissioner Tom Foerster (right} recently send the tapes to the servicemen presented a $5,000 check to Ed Fay, executive director of the and women. Catholic Youth Association of Pittsburgh, on behalf of the Charles M. Mothers of the soldiers received Morris Charitable Trust. In his will, Morris directed emphasis be a yellow rose at the Mass and the Catholic Press Month, February, 1 9 9 1 given to charities which benefited during his lifetime of name of each soldier was read contributions. aloud. Page 10 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, February 22, 1991

Around the diocese

Lenten reflections- LENTEN The journey continues

EDITOR S NOTE — This Is the second In a Jlve-part series of ish Fries Lenten reflections on the Sunday Scripture readings. FRIDAYS, FEB. 22 and MARCH 1 Genesis 22:1-3,9-18 Romans 8:31-34 ST. MICHAEL. MUNHALL Mark 9:2-10 Lenten fish dinners, fish, haluski, pirohi, soup, noon to 5 p.m., By SR. JACQUELINE SETTER, CSJ church hall, 9th & Library Sts. For takeouts call 461-9410. Director for Adult Religious Education "If God is for us," queries Paul of the Romans, "w ho can be ST. CATHERINE, BEECHVIEW against us?” Today, the Church asks the same question of you Annual Lenten fish fry, 5 to 7 p.m., church hall. 1901 Broadway and me. Each of us is chosen by God, sealed in the waters of bap­ Ave. Dinners of fish, shrimp, or children's meals. Also other foods. For tism for intercession, blessing and Justification. We are the takeouts call 561-9466. “elect of God.” From earliest times, we were made choice of, called to unique OUR LADY OF GRACE. SCOTT TWP. relationship with Divinity. Read the story of Abraham and his Lenten fish fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m.. Conroy Hall, Kane Blvd. Tickets at beloved son. Read the story of Jesus, transfigured before His Photo by John C. Keenan the door. disciples and proclaimed as beloved Son by His Father. Em­ brace this Word the Church has given us for reflection and in­ ST. NORBERT, OVERBROOK spiration and belief. W e are the beloved children of a loving God. N ew Div. Providence leaders Fish fry, 3 to 7 p.m., auditorium, Rts. 51 & 88. Featuring baked and Genesis tells of a trusting Abraham proclaiming his readiness The Sisters of Divine Providence In Allison Park elected new leaders fried fish dinners, shrimp, macaroni and cheese, other foods. for whatever God might ask. How could he know the asking In a recent chapter meeting From left are: Sisters Roberta Adele would be for his only son, his beloved, his sole hope for a promis­ Bradley and Myra Rodgers, consultors: Mary Ellen Rufft, provincial ST. MICHAEL, ELIZABETH TWP. ed future? One can but imagine the questions, the anguish of director: Marla Fest, assistant; and Rose Bertha Stegman, consultor. Fish fry, 4 to 7 p.m., Archangel Hall, 101 McLay Dr. Fish dinner. that father, as with his son, the patriarch makes his way to the $5.50. Also sandwiches, haluski, pierogi. otherfoods. For takeouts call heights of Mt. Moriah. 751-0663. Moved by the devotion of this faithful servant, God holds back ‘W orld D ay of Prayer’ services the hand of Abraham. He sets free the son, and pronounces un­ ANNUNCIATION, NORTH SIDE told blessings on Abraham, his descendants, and on all the na­ PITTSBURGH — Congregations throughout the area will join In ser­ Fish fry, 3 to 7 p.m., Norwood & Charles Sts. Fish dinner. $3.50: tions of the earth. If God is for us, who can be against? vices to mark World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 1. shrimp dinner, $4.50. For information call Barb, 321-9600. The Gospel tells another story — another time, another belov­ Included are churches in the Millvale and Bauerstown area who will ed son, another loving father. Jesus — teacher, preacher, join at 1 p.m. at St. Ann Church. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. Par­ ST. ANNE, CASTLE SHANNON miracle worker — takes His three disciples to a high mountain ticipating churches are: Millvale United Methodist, United Church of Fish fry, 4 to 7 p.m.. school cafeteria, 4040 Willow Ave. Fish dinner, and is there transfigured before them. Overcome, the three Christ, St. Anthony, Mt. Alvernia, St. Luke and Christ Lutheran. $4.50; shrimp dinners, $4.25. Also other foods. For takeouts call would build memorials. “Out of the cloud," God’s own voice is Refreshments will follow in the social hall. 561-9765. heard. This is God's beloved Son! They need only "Listen to In Wexford, St. Alphonsus Parish at 201 Church Rd. will host ser­ Him!" vices at 1 p.m. Sister Grace Fabich, former principal, will speak on ST. BERNARD, MT. LEBANON In that overshadowing cloud, the disciples are enveloped, "On the Journey Together." A social will follow in the rectory. All are Lenten fish fry, 4 to 8 p.m. Including fish and shrimp platters, sand caught up in the mystery of God. For the remaining days of their welcome. wiches, baked and fried fish, pizza. Also takeouts. Also on Feb. 15 and lives, Peter, James and John would follow that beloved Son. They would listen to His words and witness His works. They In Duquesne, the Christian Mothers and Guild of St. Joseph Church Fridays of Lent. would pray with Him in Gethsemar.e. These three would see will host services at 1 p.m. Fr. Leo Burchianti of St. Joseph, West Ali- HOLY SPIRIT, WEST MIFFLIN Him sacrificed by a Father who so loved the world that He would quippa, will speak and representatives of area churches will give brief Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Horner Hall, 2603 Old Elizabeth Rd. give for it His only. His beloved Son. remarks. Refreshments will follow in the school cafeteria. Sandwiches, haluski, other foods. Dinners. $4.75. For takeouts call This Son Jesus was offered in sacrifice and as blessing — for In Brighton Heights. St. Cyril will host services at 1:30 p.m. All are 466-3444. the disciples, for all who would someday believe, and for every welcome. person every time and nation of this earth. God "did not spare RESURRECTION, BROOKLINE His own Son, but handed Him over for the sake of us all!” Fish dinner, 4 to 7 p.m.. Garden Room, Creedmore Ave. Adults, $5; As we journey through Lent, as each of us journeys through C ursillo m arks 25th jubilee children under 10. $3. Also takeouts of fish sandwiches and plerogies. this life, up its mountains and down its valleys, we need to PITTSBURGH — Bishop Donald Wuerl will officiate at a Mass Sun­ Also on Fridays of Lent. remember that we, too, are enveloped, caught up in the mystery of God. We, too, must follow this Jesus, listen to His words and day, March 3, at 4 p.m. in St. Margaret Church, Green Tree, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Cursillo Movement in the diocese. A ban­ ST. BASIL, CARRICK witness to His works. We heed to remind ourselves and one Fish dinner, 4 to 8 p.m., church hall, 1735 Brownsville Rd. Dinners another that God has chosen us — all of us — for blessing, for in­ quet will follow in the church hall. Cursillo traces its roots to Spain and the term translates as "short of fish or shrimp. Also other foods. For takeouts after 3 p.m. Friday call tercession by a beloved Son, for Justification in Him. W e need to course In Christianity.” The movement arrived In the diocese through 881-9681. Also on Fridays of Lent. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop embrace and live the truth that “If God is for us, none can be the efforts of Father Jim Peterson of Erie. Since the first weekend, 224. against." Let the journey continue! some 2,500 people have made the Cursillo locally. MOST HOLY NAME. TROY HILL Lenten fish dinner, 4-6:30 p.m., school hall. Adults, $6; children, $3. For Information call 231-2969. Also on Fridays of Lent. Be an informed Catholic by reading the ST. ALPHONSUS, SPRINGDALE CALL THE EXPERTS PITTSBURGH Fish fry, 3 to 7 p.m., church hall. Also on Fridays of Lent, For CATHOLIC each week. takeouts call 274-5556.

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T raining for eucharistie m inisters CRAFTON — The diocesan Office for Chaplaincies and Campus Ministry along with the Office for Evangelization and Christian Initia­ tion will hold a training session for eucharistie ministers serving in health care institutions. The spring training session will be held Sunday. March 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Paul Seminary, Crafton. For further Information, please call 274-0970 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Salute to overseas troops BROOKLINE — The student body of St. Plus X School will present "A Salute to Our Troops" Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. Students will present skits, songs, dances and patriotic readings. The program will be videotaped and sent to U.S. troops. Service personnel from each branch of the military will serve as Judges and will appear In full dress uniform. All proceeds from the pro­ gram will be used to purchase toiletries and personal items for service personnel in Saudi Arabia. For more Information, call 531-9414 after 4 p.m.

Students in honors band GLENSHAW — Six students from St. Mary School, Glenshaw, will play In the Northern District Honors Band Concert Sunday, Feb. 24 at C atholic press visit 3 p.m. at North Catholic High School. Students from St. Joseph School. Verona, toured the Pittsburgh Catholic Feb. 15 The students named and the Instrument they play are: Flute — as part of Catholic Press Month. Top left: Phil Taylor, assistant editor, explains Amie RufTner and Rebecca Shook; clarinet — Beth Balawejder and newspaper layout and design to students and teacher Melissa Long. Bottom left: Laura Roblaski; trombone — Albert Presto and Brian Carfagna. Teacher Vlckl Yannuzzi and Maureen Walters, computer teacher (right), watch with students a demonstration by Jack Lee, advertising manager. Right photo: William Fodiak, editor, points out topics of Interest In the Pittsburgh Catholic to COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION students. GIFTS and SUPPLIES * VEILS * PRAYER BOOKS C onference told it CHILDREN'S EASY READING BIBLE i f * RELIGIOUS JEWELRY Adolescence a tim e of great spiritual grow th * CRUCIFIXES * COMMUNION PRAYERBOOK ' » V i ' Sets Including scapular By NICK SCHINKER he or she is opposed to all religion, approximately 170 youth-care “Youth who are spiritually prayer book, rosary and pin. blind are without a homing device BOYS TOWN, Neb. (CNS) — Elkind said. professionals representing large 4 - Adolescents who shun church “ It’s simply that they are and small schools and organiza­ — without radar — and they are * Rosaries services aren't necessarily anti- religious in a different w ay,” he tions. They came from locales as vulnerable and susceptible to * Rosary Casattea God, Tufts University professor said. varied as Porcupine, S.D., and destruction," Wall said. k Spiritual Mlsic wirtàcws David Elkind said during a na­ An adolescent's desire to keep Puerto Rico. In his address and in a later in­ ècstfrvt And Videos re 1812 Route 286 (Golden Mile Highway) tional symposium on fostering God private at this point in his or Father Val Peter, executive terview with The Catholic Voice, I l v i ^ u r U spiritual growth among “at-risk" her spiritual life calls for flexibili­ director of Boys Town, told the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Pittsburgh, Pa 15239 Next to Molyneaux Tile and Carpel youth at Boys Town. ty and support on the part of participants that compassion is Omaha, Elkind said there is a *91.1796 Christian Video Rentals Available 733-4988 He said that although it is com­ parents, teachers and religious, important but by itself isn’t parallel between spiritual growth mon to perceive a teen's attitude Elkind said. adequate. and childhood development, and as anti-religious, this stage of With proper support, he said, "The world is filled with people that the various stages of religious spiritual growth “is probably the "they’ll come back someday to who want to help our kids,” identity seen in youth are similar What Did Jesus Do most religious period of their the 'institution.'" Father Peter said, "and the kids across denominations. lives." The symposium Feb. 8-9 laun­ get worse. What we need is com­ He described "at-risk" youth as “ It's not that they are not ched Boys Town's effort to petence. We need people who early adolescents most vulnerable For Us On The Cross? religious," Elkind said. “ It’s that develop a unique national train­ know what they’re about. That to environmental influences — rn / discovering they see it (religion) as very per­ ing program to foster spiritual takes discipline, sacrifice and those who believe everyone is J jea& u re# sonal. They become very concern­ growth among at-risk adolescents learning. watching them, who are suscepti­ ed about that privacy. They want in church and non-church set­ "Compassion without this is ble to peer pressure, who believe Discover These to protect it. God becomes a confi­ tings. The program is being fund­ shear sentimentality.” that they can live forever. Treasures dant to them." ed through a three-year, Other speakers were Boston Witnessing an adult's commit­ For Yourself! Likewise, an adolescent's op­ $364,000 project grant from Lilly juvenile court magistrate Bruce ment to his or her faith can be par­ position to the organized "institu­ Endowment Inc. Wall; author and consultant on ticularly Insightful, he said. Teens Share Them tions” of religion does not mean The two-day conference drew co-dependency Pia Mellody; who “ think their parents are Jesuit Father Charles Shelton, G od” discover that "parents, too, With clinical psychologist and submit to a higher authority." fi Loved One! theologian at Regis College in In many ways, he said, adults Denver; Mike Carotta, director of have abdicated their respon­ religious education at Boys Town; sibilities to youth. "We must and two Omaha mental health 'Thia booklet, written by David Skeba with Jim Fitzgerald, rededicate ourselves to youth, will inspire all Christians in their understanding of the professionals. much like what is being done at mystery of the cross and deepen their union with Christ.’ Father Shelton called for a "fu­ Boys Town." Fr. Mike Saluagna, C.P. sion” of theology and psychology St. Paul's Retreat House in working with at-risk youth. Young people are continually Pittsburgh, PA Wall told participants that high- searching for strong morals and risk youth can be reached “with a ideals, he said. lot of love, with a belief system “They'll take the sleazy, if Send $3.50 per copy plus Si for Shipping to: that you need to have yourself, that's what you give them,” he CTV with a lot of patience and with a said, "but they prefer the strong Wall, Pfi 15148-1499 lot of time.” ideals." (Bulk quantity discounts available)

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C D A cards, fashions PITTSBURGH — Catholic Daughters of America, Court St. Rene, Serra Eagles soar in boy’s Class rankings will host a dessert card party-fashion show Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in North American Martyrs social hall. Monroeville. For reserva­ By JOHN FRANKO Goldstein led the victors with tions at $5 by March 1 call Marge Sutter at 824-2175 or Olga Verost, 373-3411. Serra Catholic will enter the 12 points. Carlow also recorded Mt. Alvernia Senior Ann WPIAL playoffs as one of the a 22-9 win over Falk. Hillary Schrecengost received the “Ex­ favorites In boys Class AA. Danoff led with six points. tra Effort Award” from KDKA- •f £• ChMtinklSpotlight POSTERS The Eagles finished the Carlow dropped a 25-23 deci­ TV during a special assembly. regular season with an 18-4 DIocotan Sporttv?^ sion to South Side Catholic in The award is given to outstan­ AVAILABLE NOTICE mark. They clinched the sec­ the St. Francis Tournament. ding students who also excel in Free Catholic Press posters tion 16 AA-A title with an Goldstein led with eight points. athletics. are available through the Pitt­ 8 2 -6 9 win over S o u t h Carlow rebounded from the Her name was submitted by sburgh Catholic. These at­ Rental Assistance Allegheny last Tuesday. Their loss to defeat Good Shepherd tractive posters feature this math teacher Mary Jakabsin. year’s theme of "Embracing section record was 9-1. 22-20. Beth Kelly led with 14 Life in the '90s. Available "They've been a good group Rich Bodnar, who averaged 12 points. To order your posters call to coach,” says coach Bob points per game and Dean The Carlow Junior varsity the circulation department at Sikora, who averaged seven under Section 8 Rozanski. "They want to win. defeated Good Shepherd 6-5. 471-1252 The seniors have shown good points and seven rebounds. Liz Fallon led the victors with leadership." Mike Bendel, Frank Marasco, four points. Quantities are limited! exclusively for Senior guard Brandon Neil Haley and Gerry McGin- • • • George has led the way offen­ ness have provided needed Riverview Children's Center sively, averaging 22 points per support. is now accepting registrations game. The Eagles’ path to the title for the spring swim program. BRY-MARD was paved by a key 66-62 over­ Ed Makay has averaged 17 Classes will run from March 4 PRAY FOR points and 10 rebounds per time win over Clairton and a to April 13 and will meet once a 74-73 win over Duquesne. game. He scored 28 points and week for six weeks. AN INCREASE APARTMENTS • • * passed the 1,000 point mark Pre-school, beginners, ad­ IN RELIGIOUS for his career in the Eagles win GRADE SCHOOL BASKET- vanced beginner and in­ # VOCATIONS Extended Attention over South Allegheny. B ALL: Carlow Campus termediate are some of the The Eagles have also receiv­ defeated St. John, Unity 23-12 classes being offered. Call Housing for the Elderly ed valuable contributions from in girls varsity action. Emily 828-2585 for a brochure. Ann Schrecengost Eligible persons will pay only YOU 30% of income toward rent and ‘G uys and D olls’ in Bellevue B and festival at C anevin ARE THE KEY utilities. PITTSBURGH — The Assumption Theatre Guild in Bellevue will CRAFTON — Canevin Catholic High School will host the first That unlocks the Doors of Success Diocesan High School Honors Band Festival Friday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 present the musical "Guys and Dolls" on Saturdays, March 2 and 9, at Advertisers invest a This program also includes 7:30 p.m., Sundays, March 3 and 10, at 2 p.m. and Thursday, March p.m. at O'Connor Hall of St. Paul Seminary. portion of their adver­ 7, at 7:30 p.m. All performances will be given in the church hall, 45 N. The concert will highlight the talents of 63 students from Catholic tising budget in the meals, laundry and housekeeping Sprague Ave., at $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and children high schools in the Pittsburgh area. Catholic to Interest at a nominal charge.______under 12. For reservations call weekdays, 766-6682, or weekends, The guest conductor will be Michael T. Thorsen, music supervisor of you in their product, service or merchan­ 766-4166. the Pittsburgh Public Schools. dise! When you On Site Medical Services also The concert is open to the public. Admission is free. For more infor­ patronize or use his or mation, call 922-7400. her product or service available Plays at Seton H ill C ollege or buy their merchan­ dise and inform them GREENSBURG — The Seton Hill College Theatre Department will that you saw their G uild to sponsor fish fry Mananged by Srs. Vernard and produce two one-act plays on Saturday. March 9 at 8 p.m. in the St. advertisement in the Wilma of the Sisters of St. Francis. BRIDGEVILLE — The St. Barbara Christian Mothers & Guild are Pittsburgh Catholic, Mary Hall Studio Theatre on the campus. they know that their Come and tour our facility. The plays “Electra" by Sophocles and "Chamber Music” by Arthur sponsoring a fish fry March 1. Lunch will be takeout only from 11 a.m. investment in the Kopit will be presented. to 1 p.m. Dinner will be served from 3 to 7 p.m. C atholic Prerss is The student-directed plays are practicums for the directing class Dinners are $ 5 and include dessert and beverage. Fish sandwiches, rewarding. Your sup­ CALL FOR DETAILS and are open to the public. Admission is free. Seating is limited and on macaroni & cheese, french fries and cole slaw may also be bought port of our advertisers helps us to produce a first-come basis. separately. this newspaper each 2 4 1 - 2 5 4 3 week and that fact benefits us all. 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